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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.36, 3,157.68 and 872.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.36, 3,157.68 and 872.62 is: 1,309.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.36 : 3,157.68 = 872.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.36/3,157.68 = 872.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.36x = 3,157.68 × 872.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.36x = 2,755,467.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,467.86/2,104.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.41

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